This Term we have been studying a great deal of different topics in our Humanities subjects.  Over the last couple of weeks, students have started working on the second half of the unit that they will continue after the Easter break. All of our units are Semester based and therefore students are working in every lesson to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their chosen Humanities subject to the end of every term.  If students are absent, work is available on One Note and it is an expectation that students catch up with this and speak with their teacher to ensure that they understand anything they were not present in class for.  In addition, may I remind you that if students require an extension for an assessment task or exam, please complete the form available on the website and forward to dgodd2@eq.edu.au to action.

Year 9 History

Students have been examining the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade this term and begun work on their study of WW1 that will continue after the break.  Our key inquiry questions this semester are:

• What were the changing features of the movements of people from 1750 to 1918? 
• How did new ideas and technological developments contribute to change in this period? 
• What was the origin, development, significance and long-term impact of imperialism in this period? 
• What was the significance of World War I? 

Year 9 Geography

Students have been examining biomes and will continue with this study after the break.  Our key inquiry questions this semester are:

• What are the causes and consequences of change in places and environments and how can this change be managed? 
• What are the future implications of changes to places and environments? 
• Why are interconnections and interdependencies important for the future of places and environments? 

Year 9 Economics & Business

Students have been exploring competitive advantage and business strategies this term and will continue this by examining financial risks and rewards after the break.  Our key inquiry questions this semester are:

• How do participants in the global economy interact? 
• What strategies can be used to manage financial risks and rewards? 
• How does creating a competitive advantage benefit business? 
• What are the responsibilities of participants in the workplace and why are these important? 

Year 9 Civics & Citizenship

Students have been examining the justice and legal systems this term and will move into analysing our political system and participating in a democracy in Term 2.  Our key inquiry questions this semester are:

• What influences shape the operation of Australia's political system? 
• How does Australia's court system work in support of a democratic and just society? 
• How do citizens participate in an interconnected world? 

Year 10 History

This semester, all Year 10 students have been studying History.  Our Term 1 focus has been on WW2 and students have been focusing on how to analyse sources and write analytically.  In Term 2, we move onto the study of Human Rights and Freedoms bringing us to the present and current issues as well.  Our key inquiry questions for this semester are:

• How did the nature of global conflict change during the twentieth century?
• What were the consequences of World War II? How did these consequences shape the modern world?
• How was Australian society affected by other significant global events and changes in this period?

Year 10 students may choose another Humanities subject as an elective in Semester 2.

As you can see, our students are working hard and learning a great deal about the world that we live in.  I hope everyone has a happy and safe break. 

Danielle Goddaer

HOD English and Humanities